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A common misconception is that scaling solar to power the entire civilization would require more land than available. In reality, less than 1/7th of the Earth's largely uninhabited deserts—roughly 5% of the surface—would suffice to meet current global energy needs. This sparse footprint indicates that implementing solar on a planetary scale is not only feasible but also efficient.
Moreover, as solar capacity grows, it facilitates the development of more energy-intensive industries, further increasing demand for solar-derived energy. This creates a positive feedback loop—solar enables industry, which in turn demands more solar energy.